Manga Japanese vocabulary list
422 phrases422 words, each with its reading, its meaning and a native clip. Tap a word to hear it on repeat; tap the sentence under it to hear the word in use.
Drill these words by ear- to match; to get alongour eyes met
- redyour eyes are red
- to reveal; to discloseThe truth finally got revealed, huh.
- bright; lightit is bright with the window open
- to rise; to go upI am out of breath
- to give updo not give up
- to keep free; to emptymake way
- to open (something)their jaw dropped
- to long for; to admireI really long for an adventure like this.
- morningit has been hectic since morning
- sweatI was on the edge of my seat till the very end.
- to be impatient; to panicdo not panic
- headmy head is pounding
- easily; simplyI fancy something light today
- passionate; hotMan, that was such a fired-up development.
- later; afterI will look into it later
- later; afterwardslet us talk later
- anime; animationAre you an anime person or a manga person?
- not much (with negative)real people rarely use it
- rainit is pouring
- to washit went soft after washing
- thank youthank you for telling me
- to walklet us just wander
- you (archaic, o-nushi); masteryou, archaic
- to panic; to be flustereddo not rush
- agape (mouth)their jaw dropped
- to say too much; to overstateI went too far
- breathI am out of breath
- way of lifeI love the way the pirates live their lives.
- to live; to be aliveLiving freely really is the best.
- to hurryquickly, please
- painful; soreit hurts when pressed
- painwhat sort of pain is it
- to go bad; to spoilI think it has gone off
- fullmy chest was too full to speak
- unpleasant; unwillingI would rather not
- irritated; annoyedplease do not get worked up
- to put in; to insertput plenty in
- to visit; to ask (humble)I will go, said politely
- cheerful; buoyantI am in high spirits
- to operate; to movedo not move them
- to move; to run (machine)do not move
- behind; backI looked back
- lieliar, half in jest
- to doubt; to questionI doubted my own eyes
- to look down; to hang one's headwith the head down
- to be contagious; to spread (disease)in case it is catching
- happy; gladyou look pleased
- tears of joythese are happy tears
- wandering around; loiteringthey were hanging about outside the station
- rumorI think it is only a rumour
- yeah; uh-huhmm, yes, to a friend
- fed up; sick ofI have had enough of it
- drivingthe traffic is crawling
- smile; smiling facewhat a nice smile
- stationthey were hanging about outside the station
- eh?; what?whaat, louder and longer
- to chase; to pursueI love stories about chasing your dreams.
- big; largethere was a loud noise
- big laugh; hearty laughterwe all roared
- strange; funnythat is odd
- to put; to leave (behind)put it down gently
- to bring (a lawsuit); to causeplease wake me
- to get angryare you angry
- young; littlean adult using it sounds childish
- to subside; to settlethe irritation will not go
- to subside; to calm downit is easing off
- to tell; to teachthank you for telling me
- young lady (refined); rich girlthis is the young lady's register
- to push; to pressit hurts when pressed
- to support (a favorite); to recommendWho's your favorite character?
- to calm down; to settlecalm down
- to be able to calm down; (imperative) calm downcalm down, shouted
- sound; volumethere was a loud noise
- man; guyIt's got that boyhood-dream, romantic vibe, right?
- adultan adult using it sounds childish
- surprise; astonishmentit was a nice surprise
- stomach; bellyI have a griping pain in my stomach
- to memorize; to rememberyou will pay for this
- you (rough, masculine)I do not want to hear that from you
- interesting; funnyit is too funny
- to swimtheir eyes are darting, they are lying
- I; me (masculine, informal)I will go, rough and male
- floor; storyit is from upstairs
- pirateI love the way the pirates live their lives.
- facea disappointed face
- resolve; readinessbrace yourself
- shadowthe shadows have grown
- degree; moderationthat is enough of that
- umbrellayou had better take an umbrella
- fire (disaster)there is a fire
- windthe wind is howling
- stiff; hardthe expression is stiff
- to tidy up; to put awaythey cleared it away efficiently
- cool; awesomeThat character's resolve is so cool.
- one's own convenience; selfishdo as you like, then
- surely; without failI will come back
- god; deityThis one was a total masterpiece episode.
- thunderit is thundering
- to blow (one's nose); to biteI blow my nose
- light (weight)the pain is mild
- to get dry; to be thirstythe washing will not dry
- feeling; senseThe thrill of the voyage is irresistible.
- relation; connectionnothing to do with me
- feeling; impressionit is a throbbing sort of pain
- complete; perfectThis one was a total masterpiece episode.
- misunderstanding; mistaken ideaI had it wrong
- disappointeda disappointed face
- disappointedwhat a let-down
- patience; enduranceI held it in
- pounding (headache); blaringmy head is pounding
- to be able to catch (what is said)understanding it is enough
- to be able to ask; to be able to hearlisten
- deadline; expiry datelet us check the date
- mood; humorthey seem in a bad mood
- to be audible; can hearan adult using it sounds childish
- wound; hurtthe cut is stinging
- bond; tieThat bond between them made me cry.
- properly; neatlylet us line them up neatly
- feeling; moodI feel like crying
- pleasant; feels goodit feels good in the hand
- character (fictional)Who's your favorite character?
- sudden; urgentthey stopped short
- emergency (medical)call an ambulance
- looking around restlesslythey were looking all round
- sparkling; twinklingthe stars are glittering
- sharp (stomach) painI have a griping pain in my stomach
- prohibition; banNo spoilers, please!
- tightly packed; crammedthe box is packed full
- giggle (kusutto)a small escaped laugh
- to give (honorific); please giveplease give me
- mouth; way of talkingtheir jaw dropped
- to sniffle; to whimper (gusu-gusu)sniffing after the crying
- soundly (asleep)I slept deeply
- injurysomebody is hurt
- drama; playyou hear it in period drama
- well; healthyI am coming round
- original workAre you an anime person or a manga person?
- this kind ofI really long for an adventure like this.
- voyageThe thrill of the voyage is irresistible.
- consideration; examinationThis really makes you want to theorize about it.
- advanced age; elderlyreal older people talk normally
- voiceyour voice is too quiet
- smelling burntsomething is burning
- sneakily; furtivelydo not go behind my back
- rich; heavy (flavor)the soup is rich
- childthis is how children talk
- to be troubled; to have a problemthis is a bother
- to hold back; to suppressI held back a laugh
- to learn one's lessonit warmed me
- to hold (breath); to killI held my breath
- batter; coating (food); clothingthe batter is crisp
- scary; frighteningthey look frightening
- this timeThis one was a total masterpiece episode.
- golden brown; well-toastedit is nicely browned
- cluttered; jumbledthe room is a jumble
- lazing around; rumblingI do nothing on my days off
- highest; bestLiving freely really is the best.
- last; endI was on the edge of my seat till the very end.
- wallet; pursemy wallet is empty
- to step back; to go downget back
- crispy; crunchythe batter is crisp
- a little while agoyou have been fidgeting for a while
- quickly; promptlylet us get on with it
- to get cold (food); to coolit goes dry when it cools
- to touchhave a feel
- pouring (rain)it is pouring
- quietit is nice and quiet
- nature; naturalthis is the natural one
- limp; wilted (as in shina-shina)limp, of vegetables
- to put awaywhere did you put it away
- to close (by itself)the door slammed shut
- deeply; keenly (feel)I feel it deeply
- evidence; proofis there any proof
- honest; franklyHonestly, I cried a little.
- novelnovels use it too
- match; showdownlet us settle it
- best-before (taste)let us check the date
- food; eatingthe texture is good
- first meetingwith a stranger, watashi is the safe one
- bleary (eyes)my eyes are heavy
- choo (second part of sneeze sound)a sneeze
- to check; to look upI will look into it later
- may; might (in "kamoshirenai")it might be so
- deep breathtake a deep breath
- to believeI trust you
- truth; real factsThe truth finally got revealed, huh.
- heart (organ)that is bad for the heart
- worry; concernstaying silent worries the speaker
- era; timesyou hear it in period drama
- actually; in practicethis is not used in real life
- fixedly; stillthey are watching intently
- real existence; actualreal people rarely use it
- hindrance; disturbanceyou are in the way
- enough; sufficientunderstanding it is enough
- order; turnthe order is all wrong
- freedom; freelyLiving freely really is the best.
- jokeI am joking
- staring rudelyplease stop staring
- throbbing; tingling (jin-jin)numb and tingling
- deeply moved; touchedit moved me
- liking; fond ofI love stories about chasing your dreams.
- amazing; awesomewow, drawn out
- completely empty; brokemy wallet is empty
- refreshed; tidythat looks better now
- to slip; to slidecareful, it is slippery
- excuse me; sorrysorry you had to hear that
- soupthe soup is rich
- throbbing (pain)it is a throbbing sort of pain
- coughI cannot stop coughing
- spine; backa chill went down my spine
- explanationI will explain again
- laundry; washingthe washing will not dry
- all volumesI've got the whole set of the manga volumes.
- that kind of; suchso that is it
- therethat is far enough
- softly; gentlyput it down gently
- vacancy; emptythe sky is heavy and grey
- to avert (eyes); to divertI looked away
- to line up; to arrange neatlyI've got the whole set of the manga volumes.
- soon; about time tomoving very carefully
- restless; fidgetyyou have been fidgeting for a while
- such; that kind ofno chance
- with a shivera chill went down my spine
- with a shudder; chilled (with fear)it made my blood run cold
- Zoro (character name)Me, I'm Team Zoro.
- hard; toughthat must have been hard
- certain; sureI see, that is true
- to confirm; to verifymay I check
- to help; to savehelp
- to stand still (stunned)they stood rooted
- to stop; to pausethey stopped short
- plenty; generouslyput plenty in
- to stand; to get angry (with hara)I seriously got chills.
- to be able to standplease do not make a noise
- fun; enjoyablethat was fun
- looking forward to; pleasureI am excited about tomorrow
- to ask (a favor); to requestthe rest is yours
- unbearable; can't standThe thrill of the voyage is irresistible.
- sighthey sighed
- to be enoughthis will be enough
- standalone volume (book)I've got the whole set of the manga volumes.
- all right; OKtake your time
- to be silent; to shut upstaying silent worries the speaker
- graduallyit is easing off
- smallyour voice is too quiet
- to approach; to get closeI crept closer
- to differ; to be wrongthat is not it, sharply
- a little; a momentHonestly, I cried a little.
- just a littlejust a little, please
- to be messy; to be scatteredstrewn about
- at a glance; brieflyI glanced at it
- finally; at lastThe truth finally got revealed, huh.
- to use; to spendthis is not used in real life
- to get tiredperhaps they are tired
- nextI'm way too curious about what happens next.
- deskI cleared the desk
- forced smileit is a put-on smile
- turning on (a light); attachingliar, half in jest
- to attach; to be carefulcareful, it is slippery
- continuation; the restI can't wait to read what comes next!
- to be drawn into; to be influencedI caught the laugh
- slippery; smooththe floor is slippery
- briskly; efficientlythey cleared it away efficiently
- feel; texture (to the touch)it feels good in the hand
- development; unfoldingI'm way too curious about what happens next.
- weatherit has brightened up
- excitement; spirits (mood)Just watching it gets me hyped.
- electricity; lightlet us put the light on
- to come (as an emotion); (auxiliary) to do beforehandit moved me
- to stop (by itself)I cannot stop coughing
- goosebumpsI seriously got chills.
- doorthe door slammed shut
- please; go aheadeat it while it is hot
- pounding (heart); nervousmy heart is pounding
- a lot; heapsI was given a great pile of presents
- which; how (much)Which volume are you up to now?
- what kind ofwhat sort of pain is it
- gloomy; overcastthe sky is heavy and grey
- to make cry; to move to tearsThat bond between them made me cry.
- reconciliation; making uplet us make it up
- comrade; fellowComrades really are the best, aren't they.
- longthe shadows have grown
- to drift; to flowtime moves slowly here
- to cry; to weepplease do not cry
- tearstears came
- to line up; to arrangelet us line them up neatly
- to sound; to ringmy stomach rumbled
- I see; indeedI see, that is true
- whatwhat is it, irritated
- smell; scentit smells good
- to grip; to holdI was on the edge of my seat till the very end.
- to run away; to escapethey ran off
- with a smileshe smiled broadly
- never againdo not say that again
- sleep talkingyou were talking in your sleep
- material; story contentNo spoilers, please!
- lack of sleepI am reeling from lack of sleep
- oversleepingI overslept
- to be able to sleepdid you sleep well
- to sleep; to go to bedI am off to bed
- remainder; the restvery few left
- to accept (conditions); to drinkit took my breath away
- sluggishly; slowlythe traffic is crawling
- leisurely; relaxedlet us take it easy
- huff (panting); sighpanting
- yesyes, yes, mildly dismissive
- to enter; to go inthe box is packed full
- achoo (first part of sneeze sound)a sneeze
- boxthe box is packed full
- to runthey ran off
- for the first timeI had no idea
- to begin; to startlet us get on with it
- with a start; gaspit struck me suddenly
- nose; pride (idiom)I blow my nose
- way of speakingthis is how children talk
- to speak; to talkreal older people talk normally
- to leave alone; to releaseleave me alone
- early; fastI can't wait to read what comes next!
- nervously; on edgeit was nerve-racking to watch
- place; locationput it back where it was
- bang; slamthe door slammed shut
- hectic; flappingit has been hectic since morning
- scattered; out of orderthe order is all wrong
- being revealed; leak (spoiler)No spoilers, please!
- dry; crumblyit goes dry when it cools
- clap; snap; crackleclapping, or a fire
- breadthis bread is nicely chewy
- to shine; to glowglowing faintly
- long time no seeI have not laughed like that in ages
- whispering; whispered talklet us not whisper about it
- to knit (brows); to frownthey frowned
- facial expressionthe expression is stiff
- stinging; smartingthe cut is stinging
- surprise; startledI was startled
- howling (wind)the wind is howling
- shiny; sparkling cleanthe floor is gleaming
- to blow (wind)the wind is howling
- foreshadowing; setupThat foreshadowing was amazing, right?
- to mess around; to jokedo not mess about
- regular; ordinaryreal older people talk normally
- to step onthick and furry
- dizzy; unsteadyI am reeling from lack of sleep
- to look backI looked back
- to shake; to wavethick and furry
- to fall (rain, snow)it is pouring
- fluffy; softthis blanket is lovely and soft
- safety; without incidentI am glad you are safe
- safe; acceptablewith a stranger, watashi is the safe one
- strolling; aimlesslylet us just wander
- exhausted; worn outI am completely done in
- roomthe room is a jumble
- stickymy hands are sticky
- starving; famishedI am starving
- other; elsesteaming and warm
- starthe stars are glittering
- with reliefthat is a relief
- to digit warmed me
- adventureI really long for an adventure like this.
- I; me (masculine, modest)I will do it
- hazy; absent-mindedI was miles away
- absent-mindedly; in a dazesorry, I drifted off
- blankly; dumbfounded (pokan)mouth open, taking nothing in
- well; I supposenever mind, then
- to entrust; to leave toleave it to me
- volume (book)Which volume are you up to now?
- to lose (a game)I will not lose
- seriously; for realI seriously got chills.
- fixedly; intently (stare)staring in open disbelief
- mask (face)I will put a mask on
- to waitwait, shouted
- windowit is bright with the window open
- to be in time; to make itwe made it in time
- imitation; mimicrybetter not to copy this
- dazzling; glaringit is too bright to see
- eyebrowthey frowned
- to get lost; to hesitatewhen in doubt, use these
- roundtheir eyes went round
- to be visible; can seeit is too bright to see
- unsightly; unseemlysorry you had to hear that
- road; waymake way
- souvenir; giftI was given a great pile of presents
- old days; long agoit is old language
- muggy; humidit is muggy today
- to sulk (musutto); to steamsullen and silent
- sullenly; offendedI bristled
- chest; heartmy heart is pounding
- once more; againI will explain again
- blanketthis blanket is lovely and soft
- chewy; springy (in "mochimochi")this bread is nicely chewy
- morelouder, please
- original state; originput it back where it was
- to restore; to put backput it back where it was
- to return; to go backI will come back
- sound; noisenot a sound
- hazy; unsettled (feeling)it still sits badly with me
- to receive; to getI was given a great pile of presents
- to be grilled; to be bakedit is nicely browned
- vegetablesthe vegetables have gone limp
- holiday; day off; restI do nothing on my days off
- to rest; to take a day offshall we take a break
- as expected; after alljust as I thought
- to stop (rain)it looks like stopping
- to quit; to stoplet us not whisper about it
- softit went soft after washing
- floorthe floor is slippery
- slowlytime moves slowly here
- dreamI had a dream
- goodvery well, then
- goodit was a nice surprise
- to call; to summoncall an ambulance
- best regards; kindlywould that be agreeable
- Luffy (character name)Luffy really is my favorite after all.
- romance; dream (adventurous)It's got that boyhood-dream, romantic vibe, right?
- to understand; to knowI know what you mean
- excited; thrilledI am excited about tomorrow
- to divide; (in "wake nai") no wayno chance
- I (elderly male)I shall go, in the old voice
- slight; tinyvery few left
- laughter; laughI held back a laugh
- laughing voice; laughterI can hear laughter
- to laughthe eyes are not smiling